When a Manufacturing Plant Uses Mathematical Models to Plan Production

question 26

Multiple Choice

When a manufacturing plant uses mathematical models to plan production schedules and to schedule equipment maintenance,it is drawing on

• A) scientific management.
• B) administrative management.
• C) management science.
• D) TQM.
• E) the contingency approach.

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